Yamaha has announced StagePAS 200, its latest portable, professional PA.
Offering high sound quality from a cube-shaped enclosure measuring 300mm on each side, and incorporating a battery-powered option, StagePAS 200 is loaded with 1.4-inch HF and 8-inch LF drivers powered by a 180W class-D amplifier. An onboard, five-channel (three mono mic/line and stereo line) digital mixing section offers a compact ‘one-box’ PA system
The loudspeaker offers 1-knob EQ/preset and 1-knob Effect controls, plus a Mode compressor on the main outputs. Input channels 1-3 feature a built-in microphone simulator, allowing optimal sound for acoustic guitars to be set with a single control, while a priority ducker reduces the volume of other sources when a microphone or specific source is in use and a smart feedback suppressor automatically eliminates feedback. StagePAS 200 also supports Bluetooth audio streaming.
As well as straightforward onboard controls, Yamaha’s iOS/Android StagePAS Controller app provides real-time, remote operation of volume, EQ and effects. Settings can be saved and recalled, reducing set-up time and ensuring consistent sound.
The base of the cabinet houses a 35mm polemount socket, while the the rubber stand can tilt the unit at a 30º or 60º angle, for use either as an audience fill speaker or as a floor monitor for performers.
Alongside the standard StagePAS 200, Yamaha is offering StagePAS 200 BTR, which features a high-capacity, rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. Delivering up to ten hours of continuous operation between charges, the battery lets the system provide reliable performance in remote locations where no other power source is available. The BTR-STP200 battery is also available separately.
Another option is the dedicated Case-STP200 carrying case with wheels and a large storage pocket, allowing StagePAS 200 to be easily and safely transported to any location.
‘StagePAS 200 takes our range of portable, professional-quality PA systems to a new level of sound quality and versatility from a remarkably small package,’ says Thomas Hemery, General Manager at Yamaha Pro Audio Marketing & Sales. ‘It is the ideal sound reinforcement system for a huge array of uses, from busking and impromptu outdoor performances to presentations and parties. We are sure that it will be a great solution for anyone in need of a truly portable PA system.’
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